Rusty Selix is the Executive Director and Legislative Representative for MHAC. He leads all advocacy activities and is responsible for all other staff services.

Jerry Jeffe is the Deputy Executive Director and Legislative Advocate for MHAC. He monitors all legislation and testifies before legislative committees.

Stacie Hiramoto is the Director for Special Programs for MHAC. She is responsible for working on the project funded by the California Endowment regarding underserved communities. She is the general consultant on cultural competence, diversity and children’s system of care issues. Stacie is also responsible for special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Amber Burkan is the Director of Special Programs at MHAC, and Director of the California Youth Empowerment Network (CAYEN) -- a project of MHAC that works with Transitional Age Youth to empower them to have a voice in mental health policy at the state and local level.  She also manages a state-wide contract for the Office of the Patient Advocate to educate the public on their health plans and services, as well as create awareness in the mental health community regarding their rights to care under their health insurance plans.

Zima Graffigna is MHAC’s Internal Operations Specialist. She is responsible for the office computers and website. She provides technical support to the office staff. Zima maintains and develops the organization’s database. Zima also supports the various programs and grants.

Pam Easley began working for Rusty Selix in 1989. She is the Executive Assistant for MHAC. Pam plans, contracts, and arranges meetings.

Desiree Alarcon is MHAC's Administrative Assistant. She is responsible for answering all incoming calls, updating and maintaining the office calendar, filing, faxing, coping, and data entry. She provides the office staff with clerical assistance.